 The Treasure Bay Living Shoreline construction continues. This week, contractors and city crews began laying oyster domes along the coastline. Oyster domes in living shorelines help reduce coastal erosion by absorbing wave energy and promoting sediment accumulation, allowing marsh grasses and other vegetation to grow. They also enhance water quality and provide habitat for marine life.
Want to learn more about how living shorelines can benefit coastal areas? Check out this article: https://baysoundings.com/living-shorelines-a-bright-spot-after-2024-hurricane-season/
Funding for the Living Shoreline Project at Treasure Bay
A combination of state and regional funding sources is supporting the Living Shoreline Project at Treasure Bay:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Trail Grant: $127,830 (with a match that brings the total to $255,000, but the extra amount is not reimbursed)
- Living Shoreline Grant: $1,495,000 (no match required)
Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP):
- $202,099 (includes $10,577 of in-kind support from the city)
Florida Recreation Development Assitance Program
- Kayak Launch, $50,000 reimbursable grant once completed, $48,168
- Installation approxiametly $9,800
Total grant funding for the project: $1,874,900 | Estimated total cost of the project is $3,000,000
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